The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly criticized the Gujarat government over the deteriorating Surat law and order situation after the public murder of BJP youth leader Jay Dalal in the Udhna area of Surat.
AAP Surat City President Dharmesh Bhanderi described the incident as extremely serious, stating that Surat is the hometown of the state Home Minister and also the parliamentary constituency of a Union Minister. He said that if even ruling party workers are not safe, ordinary citizens are bound to feel insecure.
Rising Crime Raises Serious Concerns Over Surat Law and Order
According to Bhanderi, the police force, which should focus on maintaining peace and public safety, is allegedly being misused to suppress opposition voices. He further alleged that intelligence agencies and police departments are spending more time targeting political opponents rather than protecting citizens and improving Surat law and order.
ગુજરાતના ગૃહમંત્રીના હોમ ટાઉન સુરતમાં ભાજપના નેતાની સરેઆમ હત્યા થઈ છે તે અંગે AAP સુરત શહેર પ્રમુખ ધર્મેશભાઈ ભંડેરીની પ્રતિક્રિયા.@DharmeshAAP pic.twitter.com/caaqdxWhRg
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AAP Questions Government Over Failing Surat Law and Order Situation
Bhanderi also claimed that criminals are roaming freely while common people are increasingly afraid. He alleged that some criminals receive indirect political protection, which further weakens public trust in the police system.
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The party urged authorities to take strict action against criminals and rebuild confidence among the people of Surat.